[Horner's syndrome: a rare complication of internal jugular vein cannulation (author's transl)].
Percutaneous internal jugular vein cannulation has become an accepted method for insertion of central venous catheters. There are many indications for such a procedure, but a variety of complications may arise due either to direct injury of local structures or else to secondary tissue damage due to long-standing presence of the catheter in situ. Direct injury to the sympathetic trunk causing Horner's syndrome is extremely rare. This report describes a case in which Horner's syndrome occurred a few days after insertion of the catheter into the right internal jugular vein.
D000293:Adolescent; D000320:Adrenergic Fibers / Q000293:injuries*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000294:innervation*; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition
Horner-Syndrom: Ein seltenes Ereigins nach Punktion der Vena jugularis interna.